Domestic Abuse Therapists in Worth, IL
Do you feel that you are all alone and no one will ever understand what you are going through? We all need extra support and to know that we are not alone. I hope to foster a therapeutic relationship where you feel nurtured, respected, and know that your thoughts and feelings matter. My approach to therapy is strengths-based. I treat the whole person and do not have a one-size-fits-all approach. I believe each individual is unique and can overcome any obstacle. I practice a non-judgmental and empathetic approach and support individuals as they confront their issues and help them realize their unique strengths.
Do you feel that you are all alone and no one will ever understand what you are going through? We all need extra support and to know that we are not alone. I hope to foster a therapeutic relationship where you feel nurtured, respected, and know that your thoughts and feelings matter. My approach to therapy is strengths-based. I treat the whole person and do not have a one-size-fits-all approach. I believe each individual is unique and can overcome any obstacle. I practice a non-judgmental and empathetic approach and support individuals as they confront their issues and help them realize their unique strengths.
I support clients facing childhood trauma, domestic violence, mood disorders, relationship challenges, and other trauma-related concerns.
I take a flexible, collaborative approach that meets clients where they are, allowing therapy to progress at a pace that feels supportive and empowering.
I support clients facing childhood trauma, domestic violence, mood disorders, relationship challenges, and other trauma-related concerns.
I take a flexible, collaborative approach that meets clients where they are, allowing therapy to progress at a pace that feels supportive and empowering.
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience helping clients navigate a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, life transitions, stress, self-esteem, personal growth, and aging. I take a collaborative and supportive approach, working closely with individuals to develop clear, personalized goals. I believe in creating a safe, empathetic space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to make meaningful, lasting change.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience helping clients navigate a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, life transitions, stress, self-esteem, personal growth, and aging. I take a collaborative and supportive approach, working closely with individuals to develop clear, personalized goals. I believe in creating a safe, empathetic space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to make meaningful, lasting change.
She had intensive training in Domestic Violence, Substance abuse, adolescent counseling, Psychological Assessments, anger management, grief counseling and women's issues.
Substance Abuse is an ongoing issue int he community. It can start at any age and can impact any one. The substance abuser is not the only one suffering. along with him/her others suffer as well. Dr. Athar takes into consideration the Psycho-Social underpinnings of the substance abuse.
She had intensive training in Domestic Violence, Substance abuse, adolescent counseling, Psychological Assessments, anger management, grief counseling and women's issues.
Substance Abuse is an ongoing issue int he community. It can start at any age and can impact any one. The substance abuser is not the only one suffering. along with him/her others suffer as well. Dr. Athar takes into consideration the Psycho-Social underpinnings of the substance abuse.
Additionally, I previously served as a nonprofit attorney specializing in gender-based violence, which deepened my understanding of trauma and resilience.
Guided by a strengths-based and client-centered philosophy, I believe in the inherent capacity of every individual to navigate their life journey with resilience and empowerment. My therapeutic style is marked by its accepting, directive, humorous, and empowering nature. My passion lies in working with both couples and individuals, as I recognize that cultivating healthy relationships, in all aspects of life, is a cornerstone of personal well-being. As a South Asian therapist, I am also driven to normalize therapy within my community, advocating for the power of open communication and shared experiences.
Additionally, I previously served as a nonprofit attorney specializing in gender-based violence, which deepened my understanding of trauma and resilience.
Guided by a strengths-based and client-centered philosophy, I believe in the inherent capacity of every individual to navigate their life journey with resilience and empowerment. My therapeutic style is marked by its accepting, directive, humorous, and empowering nature. My passion lies in working with both couples and individuals, as I recognize that cultivating healthy relationships, in all aspects of life, is a cornerstone of personal well-being. As a South Asian therapist, I am also driven to normalize therapy within my community, advocating for the power of open communication and shared experiences.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults who are navigating grief, life transitions, relationship concerns, anxiety, or self-esteem challenges. I also specialize in supporting bilingual and Spanish-speaking clients to ensure therapy is accessible and culturally responsive. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you can feel seen, heard, and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults who are navigating grief, life transitions, relationship concerns, anxiety, or self-esteem challenges. I also specialize in supporting bilingual and Spanish-speaking clients to ensure therapy is accessible and culturally responsive. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you can feel seen, heard, and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life.
If you’re struggling with problematic sexual behavior, pornography use, infidelity, emotional affairs, or toxic relationship patterns, you may feel stuck in cycles of shame, secrecy, and emotional exhaustion. Many clients long for clarity, emotional safety, healthy intimacy, and stable connection but feel trapped by behaviors or relationships they can’t seem to change. You may be seeking freedom from depression, anxiety, isolation, broken trust, and repeated heartbreak, while wanting healthier sexuality, deeper emotional connection, and lasting relational change.
If you’re struggling with problematic sexual behavior, pornography use, infidelity, emotional affairs, or toxic relationship patterns, you may feel stuck in cycles of shame, secrecy, and emotional exhaustion. Many clients long for clarity, emotional safety, healthy intimacy, and stable connection but feel trapped by behaviors or relationships they can’t seem to change. You may be seeking freedom from depression, anxiety, isolation, broken trust, and repeated heartbreak, while wanting healthier sexuality, deeper emotional connection, and lasting relational change.
I believe the relationship you develop with yourself is the foundation for the relationships you create in the world around you. A strong foundation requires that you remain openminded and are prepared to challenge your assumptions. Since beginning my therapy practice I have had the opportunity to work with clients contending with a wide variety of issues to include but not limited to: trauma and post traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, resource insecurity, gender and sexuality validation, chronic pain, and loss.
I believe the relationship you develop with yourself is the foundation for the relationships you create in the world around you. A strong foundation requires that you remain openminded and are prepared to challenge your assumptions. Since beginning my therapy practice I have had the opportunity to work with clients contending with a wide variety of issues to include but not limited to: trauma and post traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, resource insecurity, gender and sexuality validation, chronic pain, and loss.
Lesley is also a board member for an organization whose focus is to protect victims, prevent violence and empower survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking.
Valor Wellness was born out of a need to create a safe & confidential place for first responders & their families to get help. Civilians working within public safety are welcome as well. Founder, Lesley Lawson is an experienced, culturally competent life coach within law enforcement, the fire service, dispatch & corrections with over seven years of experience in those areas. While Valor Wellness specializes in first responders, Lesley has significant experience working with children & adolescents. Lesley is also very passionate about women’s issues and coaching women through leaving and healing from toxic/abusive relationships.
Lesley is also a board member for an organization whose focus is to protect victims, prevent violence and empower survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking.
Valor Wellness was born out of a need to create a safe & confidential place for first responders & their families to get help. Civilians working within public safety are welcome as well. Founder, Lesley Lawson is an experienced, culturally competent life coach within law enforcement, the fire service, dispatch & corrections with over seven years of experience in those areas. While Valor Wellness specializes in first responders, Lesley has significant experience working with children & adolescents. Lesley is also very passionate about women’s issues and coaching women through leaving and healing from toxic/abusive relationships.
Miren Itziar Guereca
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60602
The weight of your daily responsibilities and tasks can be overbearing. You may feel as if you have no control and fear is starting to set in. At times your past comes to haunt you and guilt and shame can rear its ugly head. Perhaps you find yourself in limbo, trapped between two cultures. Your family riddles your waking life with obligations and expectations from the motherland. And yet your innermost desires cater more to a modern “American life”. Living between two worlds can at times be a difficult balancing act and you feel as if you do not fit anywhere.
The weight of your daily responsibilities and tasks can be overbearing. You may feel as if you have no control and fear is starting to set in. At times your past comes to haunt you and guilt and shame can rear its ugly head. Perhaps you find yourself in limbo, trapped between two cultures. Your family riddles your waking life with obligations and expectations from the motherland. And yet your innermost desires cater more to a modern “American life”. Living between two worlds can at times be a difficult balancing act and you feel as if you do not fit anywhere.
As an EMDR-trained, trauma-focused therapist, I work with adults navigating the effects of chronic or complex trauma. My clients often seek relief from anxiety, dissociation, low self-worth, or relationship struggles. Together, we focus on building internal safety, emotional regulation, and reclaiming a sense of control by working toward a more authentic, empowered life grounded in self-compassion, healing, and purpose.
As an EMDR-trained, trauma-focused therapist, I work with adults navigating the effects of chronic or complex trauma. My clients often seek relief from anxiety, dissociation, low self-worth, or relationship struggles. Together, we focus on building internal safety, emotional regulation, and reclaiming a sense of control by working toward a more authentic, empowered life grounded in self-compassion, healing, and purpose.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, with 40 years of experience helping individuals, couples, families, and groups work through life’s challenges. Over the course of my career, I have supported clients facing depression, grief and loss, anxiety, trauma, addiction, codependency, relationship concerns, identity exploration, and life transitions. My extensive background also includes career development, employee assistance program services, crisis intervention, and critical incident debriefing.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, with 40 years of experience helping individuals, couples, families, and groups work through life’s challenges. Over the course of my career, I have supported clients facing depression, grief and loss, anxiety, trauma, addiction, codependency, relationship concerns, identity exploration, and life transitions. My extensive background also includes career development, employee assistance program services, crisis intervention, and critical incident debriefing.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with five years of experience specializing in trauma-informed, affirming, culturally inclusive therapy for adults. I most often work with clients navigating anxiety, OCD, trauma, and relationship struggles. I have a passion for working with the LGBTQIA+ community, including those who are in polyamorous and non-monogamous relationships. I pride myself on working to make therapy more approachable and less intimidating for all—including utilizing videogames in sessions.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with five years of experience specializing in trauma-informed, affirming, culturally inclusive therapy for adults. I most often work with clients navigating anxiety, OCD, trauma, and relationship struggles. I have a passion for working with the LGBTQIA+ community, including those who are in polyamorous and non-monogamous relationships. I pride myself on working to make therapy more approachable and less intimidating for all—including utilizing videogames in sessions.
I am a dedicated therapist specializing in helping individuals overcome the challenges of domestic violence, anxiety, and stress.
I offer empathy, understanding, and validation, creating a supportive environment for you to process your emotions. You'll learn practical tools and strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and other difficulties. Therapy can help you build stronger connections with others by improving communication and conflict resolution skills.
I am a dedicated therapist specializing in helping individuals overcome the challenges of domestic violence, anxiety, and stress.
I offer empathy, understanding, and validation, creating a supportive environment for you to process your emotions. You'll learn practical tools and strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and other difficulties. Therapy can help you build stronger connections with others by improving communication and conflict resolution skills.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Art Therapist, Certified EMDR Therapist, Embodied Yoga Teacher, iRest Meditation Teacher, and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, trauma, and performance anxiety. I also work with women in transition facing the quandary of what to do next in their lives. I look forward to helping you travel through what is overwhelming to a place in which you are able to experience the spaciousness, grace and joy of life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Art Therapist, Certified EMDR Therapist, Embodied Yoga Teacher, iRest Meditation Teacher, and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, trauma, and performance anxiety. I also work with women in transition facing the quandary of what to do next in their lives. I look forward to helping you travel through what is overwhelming to a place in which you are able to experience the spaciousness, grace and joy of life.
TV Host. Licensed in Illinois, Florida. 2023-24 Marquis’ WHO’s WHO Globally Specialty in Trauma in adults and adolescents as a Certified Trauma Treatment Professional. For 20 years I specialized in divorce issues, both in families with high amounts of conflict and custody disagreements and provide support during this difficult transition. In addition, I have a strong background in Attachment, and I specialize in Attachment issues in children and adults and address the various challenges clients face in their current relationships. I use EMDR when appropriate and myriad Neuropsychological interventions.
TV Host. Licensed in Illinois, Florida. 2023-24 Marquis’ WHO’s WHO Globally Specialty in Trauma in adults and adolescents as a Certified Trauma Treatment Professional. For 20 years I specialized in divorce issues, both in families with high amounts of conflict and custody disagreements and provide support during this difficult transition. In addition, I have a strong background in Attachment, and I specialize in Attachment issues in children and adults and address the various challenges clients face in their current relationships. I use EMDR when appropriate and myriad Neuropsychological interventions.
With extensive experience working with survivors of domestic violence and their children, I provide case management and a safe space to process their experiences.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I believe that mental health is just as vital as physical health in leading a fulfilling and balanced life. My therapeutic approach centers on creating a safe, non-judgmental environment where clients feel seen, heard, and free to connect authentically. I recognize that the therapeutic relationship is a cornerstone of the healing process—finding the right provider is essential for meaningful growth and change.
In our work together, I meet you where you are, tailoring each session to your unique needs. I value both challenging and validating your thoughts and emotions.
With extensive experience working with survivors of domestic violence and their children, I provide case management and a safe space to process their experiences.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I believe that mental health is just as vital as physical health in leading a fulfilling and balanced life. My therapeutic approach centers on creating a safe, non-judgmental environment where clients feel seen, heard, and free to connect authentically. I recognize that the therapeutic relationship is a cornerstone of the healing process—finding the right provider is essential for meaningful growth and change.
In our work together, I meet you where you are, tailoring each session to your unique needs. I value both challenging and validating your thoughts and emotions.
My areas of interest include working with adolescents, young adults, and families/couples. In addition, as a South Asian immigrant, I am passionate about working with the BIPOC and immigrant communities to help normalize therapy. I know that these populations often experience struggles specifically relating to their identity and culture and thus I am always working through a culturally competent lens and learning how intersectionality affects one’s mental health. Overall, I help guide those I work with through life challenges, the difficulties of interpersonal relationships, the complex reactions of trauma, and anxiety/stress.
My areas of interest include working with adolescents, young adults, and families/couples. In addition, as a South Asian immigrant, I am passionate about working with the BIPOC and immigrant communities to help normalize therapy. I know that these populations often experience struggles specifically relating to their identity and culture and thus I am always working through a culturally competent lens and learning how intersectionality affects one’s mental health. Overall, I help guide those I work with through life challenges, the difficulties of interpersonal relationships, the complex reactions of trauma, and anxiety/stress.
Kathryn Chapman
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60618
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Trauma shows up in our lives in many ways including reactions that are bigger than expected to small situations, fear and avoidance, overeating/emotional eating, substance abuse, trouble with relationships, feelings of emptiness, helplessness and hopelessness.
I collaborate with my clients to create a safe space for self-exploration, integration of past traumas and finding a path to healing. I believe that you are the expert on yourself and encourage you to take an active role in your own healing journey, helping you identify your values, needs and wants and advocate for them for yourself.
Trauma shows up in our lives in many ways including reactions that are bigger than expected to small situations, fear and avoidance, overeating/emotional eating, substance abuse, trouble with relationships, feelings of emptiness, helplessness and hopelessness.
I collaborate with my clients to create a safe space for self-exploration, integration of past traumas and finding a path to healing. I believe that you are the expert on yourself and encourage you to take an active role in your own healing journey, helping you identify your values, needs and wants and advocate for them for yourself.
In addition to divorce counseling, my areas of specialization include relationship and peer issues, self-esteem, life transitions, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, trauma and PTSD.
I began my career as a practicing attorney representing women in abusive relationships in order of protection and divorce proceedings. As a therapist, I use my legal and therapeutic background to provide individual counseling prior to, during, and after divorce. Divorce is a traumatic life event that can have a ripple effect on nearly every aspect of one's life. I offer clients both concrete help to better understand the legal system and what they can expect from the process, while also working to gain deeper insight into what happened in the relationship and starting to heal from the experience.
In addition to divorce counseling, my areas of specialization include relationship and peer issues, self-esteem, life transitions, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, trauma and PTSD.
I began my career as a practicing attorney representing women in abusive relationships in order of protection and divorce proceedings. As a therapist, I use my legal and therapeutic background to provide individual counseling prior to, during, and after divorce. Divorce is a traumatic life event that can have a ripple effect on nearly every aspect of one's life. I offer clients both concrete help to better understand the legal system and what they can expect from the process, while also working to gain deeper insight into what happened in the relationship and starting to heal from the experience.
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Domestic Abuse Therapists
What are the most effective ways to recover from domestic abuse?
Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage, so survivors in treatment should recognize that they have already completed the most important step. Still, the trauma of physical or emotional abuse can be difficult to process and overcome. Therapy can help survivors process trauma, grief, and difficult emotions, treat relevant mental health symptoms, and create a new framework for boundaries and relationships in the future. For some, support groups can also be an invaluable outlet for healing.
When should an individual seek help for domestic abuse?
Victims of intimate partner violence should seek help immediately. It can take substantial time, planning, energy, and courage to leave an abusive relationship, but starting the process—by seeking therapy, calling the domestic violence hotline, or simply confiding in a loved one—will help them get there. Those who have left abusive relationships but haven’t sought treatment can also greatly benefit from therapy to process and heal from the experience.
What are the consequences of staying in an abusive relationship?
Remaining in an abusive relationship has serious repercussions. In addition to the ongoing threat of physical danger and emotional abuse, research shows that intimate partner violence is associated with a range of mental health disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Therefore it’s important for individuals in an abusive relationship to seek help as soon as possible.
How can you get domestic abuse treatment for someone else?
It can be very complicated to identify and leave an abusive relationship; barriers include the threat of violence, financial instability, and family pressures. Those concerned about a loved one in an abusive relationship should talk to them about the situation, provide them with resources such as the domestic violence hotline, and introduce the idea of seeing a therapist due to their concern for the person’s safety and well-being.